Mtabisi
Recommended minutes to practice: 10-15min/day
What to practice: “Somewhere over the rainbow” page 1 (verses 1 & 2)
How to practice it most effectively: hands together slowly, be careful of times when the RH moves position
Sing or hum while playing.
Ezra
Recommended minutes to practice: 10-15min/day
What to practice: “Mia and Sebastien’s Theme” measures 1-8 & “This is not jingle bells” in the red book (Level 1) pg 27
How to practice it most effectively: practice slowly and focus on where the notes on the treble and bass clef align
Daniela
Recommended minutes to practice: 10-15min/day
What to practice: “Dream a little dream of me” & “Edelweiss”
How to practice it most effectively: for both, stand while singing for control and proper breath support. Repeat bridge for “Dream…” until the pitch jumps get more comfortable.
Anastasiya
Recommended minutes to practice: 10min/day
What to practice:
Piano – “London symphony” full song Piano Adventures 1 pg 52 (both hands)
Voice – “My Favourite Things”
How to practice it most effectively: For “My Favourite things” focus on the chorus: when the dog bites, when the bee stings… using your diaphragm
Kevin
Recommended minutes to practice: 15-20min/day
What to practice: “Mia and Sebastien’s Theme” – page 2 (hands together slowly) & “Time after time” (First 2 pages)
How to practice it most effectively: count the beats aloud (eighth notes) and go slowly, allowing the notes to line up
Eliana
Recommended minutes to practice: 10-15min every other day
What to practice: singing “A whole new world” & “Somewhere over the rainbow” – Listen to the recording of “My Favourite Things”
How to practice it most effectively: sing along with recordings and acapella – see how many words you can remember
Jeremiah
Recommended minutes to practice: 10-15min/day
What to practice: C major scale, both hands separately & recognizing notes on the treble clef (spaces: FACE, lines: EGBDF)
Gianna
Recommended minutes to practice: 10-15min/day
What to practice: C major scale, both hands separately & recognizing notes on the treble clef (spaces: FACE, lines: EGBDF)